Military Transition Newsletter - Tuesday's Tips

Veterans-In-Motion
Tuesday's Tips of the Week
Issue #2003A
Publisher: Johnetta Matthews
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'Military Transition Tips'
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Please forward this ezine to anyone you know who
needs information on transitioning from the military.

This newsletter will reveal tools to transition
out of the military. This is an empowering life change.
Best wishes and be safe.

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In This Issue
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1. Primary Steps to Leaving The Military

2. Helpful Links for Military and Veteran Comrades.

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1. Primary Steps To Leaving The Military

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Hope all of you are having a safe week.
This issue will help you start sorting out
a few of the actions that are necessary
prior to leaving the military. Many of these
suggestions will be mentioned in your Transition
Assistance Program (TAP) briefings.

First things are first is my motto. There are key
documents you may want to make copies of prior
to leaving the military. These documents are
listed below:

1. Military Records
2. Medical and Dental Records (and dependent’s)
a. Have medical and dental records reviewed
for possible disabilities prior to leaving the military.
b. Have an up-to-date physical and dental exam
prior to separation and retirement.
3. Training Records
4. Education Records (and dependent’s)
5. Children’s school records

Items you will want to request prior to retiring
or separating:

1. Copy of the driver’s manual from the state you
will reside in.

a. Many of us have maintained a driver’s license
that didn’t require renewal. In most states you will have
30 days to obtain the appropriate driver’s license.

2. Obtain a copy of your social security card for
upcoming job interviews.

3. Obtain a copy of your birth certificate from the Office
of Vital Statistics. Conduct a search online for the Vital
Statistics Office near your place of birth.

a. Obtain a copy of your children’s birth certificates
and their social security cards if applicable. All family members
should have all up to date dependent ID cards if applicable.

4. Order all military transcripts through your Education
Office.

Links:

To compare military job to a civilian occupation:

http://www.militaryguides.acenet.edu/


Valuable Resources:

http://www.military-net.com/education/mpdaarts.html

http://www.back2college.com/accelerate2.htm

http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/active_transc.htm

https://smart.cnet.navy.mil/

http://www.acenet.edu/clll/military/faq_transcript.cfm


Stay tuned for more tips next week on transitioning out of the military.

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2. Helpful Links for Military and Veteran Comrades

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Below are links to cut and paste into your browser. Best Wishes.
Help Protect Your Computer.

Many people are having
computer problems. Here’s a solution:

Look for link and icon in the right hand
margin at: http://www.veteransinmotion.blogspot.com/

You may need to consolidate your bills due to
unforeseen expenses. This is a great site to
help with your finances:

http://www.l1nk.com/w25/consolidate.html

Relocating can incur costs. Here's a way to getinsurance quotes for any location.

http://www.netquote.com?nqid=11407&status=savevets

Find out the many ways you can earn an incomewith your own business:

http://www.l1nk.com/w25/msofincome.html


To schedule a career assessment:

Write vetsinmotion@aol.com. Place “Request Career Assessment”
in the subject line. In the body of the email, place your name,
time zone, and phone number. Details will be forwarded to your
email address. If you have a best day and time to be reached,
place this information in the body of the email.

Please pass the information to others and have
them review our Blog, at http://www.veteransinmotion.blogspot.com
with the newest information on career fairs, deployment
assistance sites, and various other tools of interest.

Career Fairs are listed in our archives at our Blog.

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Johnetta Matthews
Military Transition Coach
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